Life Cycle of Insects

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What are the stages of incomplete metamorphosis in insects?

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There are 3 stages: egg, nymph, and adult.

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What is a cocoon?

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A cocoon is a protective case that a caterpillar makes to become a butterfly.

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What does a Monarch butterfly larva eat?

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The Monarch butterfly larva feeds on milkweed.

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What is a nymph?

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A nymph is the young adult stage of an insect, like a grasshopper.

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What is the first stage in the life cycle of an insect?

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The first stage is the egg.

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What comes after the larva stage in a butterfly's life cycle?

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The pupa stage comes after the larva stage.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in insects.

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How many stages are in complete metamorphosis?

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There are 4 stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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What is the larva stage of a butterfly?

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The larva stage is when the butterfly is a caterpillar.

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What do insects do during the pupa stage?

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In the pupa stage, insects undergo transformation to become adults.